National Paralegal Day Timeline

2017

Ontario gives paralegals official recognition.

Licensed paralegals were endorsed and recognized as officers of the court, meaning they have a part in the legal system.

1995

Paralegals.org is the first of its kind

NFPA launches the first website dedicated to the paralegal profession.

1988

California Paralegal Day

Governor George Deukmejian signed a proclamation declaring an official “California Paralegal Day."

​October 23, 1981

​"The Paralegal Division of The State Bar of Texas" was created

​This was where it all started. The State Bar of Texas created "The Paralegal Division of The State Bar of Texas," making it the first U.S. bar association to create a separate division for paralegals.